I just wanted to clarify my comment regarding "last option" in the last message. This means that the options from here are likely to be clinical trials of some sort (Thanks for helping making that clear Stuart)
Stuart has been accepted into a trial, which is the last treatment option available (as far as I'm aware). I've included snippets of his Facebook updates below to let you know what this next step involves for him.
The next phase is upon us. I go Sydney this week to sign up for a phase 1 clinical trial. This will inlcude a series of baseline tests and then weekly trips to Sydney for treatment. Actual treatment is tentatively booked to begin on February 20th.
It will mean weekly trips to Sydney and multiple nights away from home for the first few weeks but then hopefully it will be just one night away from home each week.I will most likely travel to and from Sydney on the train, as it is a long way to ask people to drive me.
The picture is from their family Memory making day at the Australian Reptile Park. Thank you for those that donated to allow this day to be possible.
Stuart shared heartbreaking news yesterday. Heres his update "Saw my oncologist this morning. Bad news, treatment is not working so it has been stopped. PET scan on Friday to get a clearer picture of what the cancer is doing. There are a couple of clinical trial options. I will know more in 2 weeks. But my time is running out."
Stuart shared this update with friends and family this week. "My cancer tumour has increased in size forcing a change in my treatment. The plan is to start up radiation again next week (I don’t know how long this will be) and then move onto a chemo tablet while continuing the immunotherapy."
Thank you so much for the incredible support for Stuart and the family. I can't put into words how much this will mean to them.
